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A great article on the depth of the draft.
Screw your elite drafts, I’ll take a deep draft any time « Seahawks Draft Blog
I think the depth of this draft merits some discussion. For example, the Dolphins could improve themselves in a hurry with three picks in the first round and a half. Or isn't it strange that with all the picks the Patriots have had over the years, that when we hit the deepest draft in years, we go in with very few picks. How does the depth affect draft day trades? etc.
Screw your elite drafts, I’ll take a deep draft any time « Seahawks Draft Blog
But some early headscratchery aside, this draft will get awesome in a hurry. You are going to see 1st round names going in the 2nd round, 2nd round names going in the 3rd round, and some 3rd round names going in the 5th round. This draft is as unpredictable as anyone has seen in recent memory. And the reason it’s unpredictable is because there might be 60 players who get talked about as top 32 round picks, and maybe 150 players who get talked about as top 60 picks.
The receiver and tight end class are incredibly deep. As many as six tight ends could carry top 60 grades, and the list of top 100 receivers grows by the day. Stedman Bailey and Markus Wheaton are great prospects. They could go 25th overall, or they could go 125th overall. There is just a sea of viable receivers this year.
Some of the best pass rushers are among the least heralded: Jordan Hill, John Simon, Quanterus Smith, Armonty Bryant, Brandon Jenkins, Tank Carradine, David Bass, Corey Lemonier, Alex Okafor. The first round will be dominated by defensive lineman, but the options remain deep long after despite that.
I think the depth of this draft merits some discussion. For example, the Dolphins could improve themselves in a hurry with three picks in the first round and a half. Or isn't it strange that with all the picks the Patriots have had over the years, that when we hit the deepest draft in years, we go in with very few picks. How does the depth affect draft day trades? etc.